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New manager, new players, same outcome for Arsenal as Man City prove too strong

Unai Emery's first competitive match in charge of Arsenal ended in defeat as the EPL champions emphasised the gulf in class between the two sides

Unai Emery’s first foray into Premier League management as head coach of Arsenal saw him come up against a familiar foe in Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola. The two had met on 10 previous occasions with Guardiola never losing a game against Emery. That record would not change on Sunday as Manchester City strolled to a 2-0 win.

A summer of transition had taken centre stage at Emirates Stadium this summer with Arsene Wenger leaving after 22 years at the helm.